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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.32, 540.12 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.32, 540.12 and 286.44 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.32 : 540.12 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.32/540.12 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.32x = 540.12 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.32x = 154,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,711.97/391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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